Canes' Semin To Return To Lineup

Canes' Semin Back In Lineup, Contributing

(2/12/15)Alexander Semin has two points in four games since returning from a four-game stint as a healthy scratch. "He's bought in, he's worked hard recently in practice," coach Bill Peters said Wednesday. "He's been good in the games. He's been competitive. He's played with more pace and he's made play. He's playing as good as he has all year."

03/03/2015 00:58Toews scores 2 to help Blackhawks beat Hurricanes 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) After practice the previous day, Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews said his teammates were capable of stepping up and ''filling the void'' created by the loss of injured leading scorer Patrick Kane.

03/02/2015 23:49Canes' Semin Scores In Loss
Semin scored his third goal of the season in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks.It's been a hugely disappointing season for Semin, but he's attempting to salvage it partially down the stretch as he's tallied four points in his last five contests. Even with seven points since the start of February, the winger has just 15 points on the year, so it's likely too little too late for the 30-year-old.

Alexander Semin was once again a disappointment to fantasy owners last season, recording just 42 points in 65 games, his lowest level of output since his 2007-08 campaign when he was in Washington. It's important to note that injuries have always been a factor for the otherwise-talented Russian, and he has never played a full season since breaking into the league back in 2003-04. Assuming he starts the season in full health (he underwent wrist surgery at the end of last season), Semin should be ready to reprise his role as top-line right-winger for the Canes, likely alongside Eric Staal and either Jiri Tlusty or Jeff Skinner. Bottom line - Semin still has point-per-game potential, however a relatively weak supporting cast plus the potential for injury tends to limit his upside. Draft with caution. (Updated 8/13/14)